Investigating brain injury in adults with HIV
An advanced functional MRI study of frontostriatal injury in adults with HIV
This study is exploring how HIV impacts the brain and its ability to think clearly, and it's looking for ways to improve treatments for people with HIV-related cognitive issues, so if you're living with HIV and want to help advance our understanding of brain health, this research might be for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10671627 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how HIV affects brain function, particularly looking at injuries in specific brain regions that are linked to cognitive disorders. By using advanced functional MRI techniques, the study aims to identify neural targets that could help in developing effective treatments for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate their cognitive abilities and brain health, which may lead to better diagnostic tools and therapies for those affected by HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are living with HIV and may be experiencing cognitive difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not exhibit any cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic methods and targeted therapies for cognitive impairments in individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging techniques to assess brain injury in HIV patients, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Georgetown University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Xiong — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Xiong
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.